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Municipal · 2026 Candidate

Mark Bunker

Running for Clearwater City Council Seat 5, District 5
Party: No Party AffiliationStatus: Qualified
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Running against

Other 2026 candidates for Clearwater City Council Seat 5, 5.

Sam Wilson
No Party Affiliation · Qualified
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What to know

Bunker served on the Clearwater City Council from 2020 to 2024, including as vice mayor, and lost his 2024 reelection bid. He is a journalist and a longtime public critic of the Church of Scientology, and limiting its influence on city government is a central theme of his campaign. He finished second in the August 18 vote with about 35 percent, which sent this open seat to a November runoff. His published priorities are housing options such as accessory units and tiny homes, investment in neighborhoods outside downtown and the beach, protecting libraries and parks, and open decision-making.

Positions on Key Issues

Sourced from campaign websites and public statements. These are the candidate's own claims as published, not independently verified by Activate Pinellas unless marked.

Housing
He changed the city charter to allow ADUs, championed body cameras for Clearwater police, kept affordable housing on track during COVID, and helped launch the North Greenwood revival.
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Public Safety
First to call for body cameras for Clearwater police. Invaluable for citizens, officers, and recruit training alike.
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Frequently Asked

Who is Mark Bunker?
Mark Bunker is a 2026 No Party Affiliation candidate for Clearwater City Council Seat 5, 5. Mark Bunker has stated positions on 2 key issues.
What office is Mark Bunker running for?
Mark Bunker is running for Clearwater City Council Seat 5, 5.
How can I learn more about Mark Bunker's positions?
Mark Bunker's stated positions cover: Housing, Public Safety. See full positions below.

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